Jonathan Upton

Background

About Jonathan Upton

I’m a Technical Program Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering complex, cross-functional programmes at the intersection of biology, data, and technical operations.My background spans biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and translational research, where I’ve led large-scale initiatives involving laboratory science, digital platforms, tooling, and infrastructure. I specialise in turning ambitious scientific and technical goals into executable programmes by aligning biologists, engineers, data teams, vendors, and leadership around clear delivery plans.Across my career, I’ve:Scaled biological and diagnostic operations across multiple sitesLed enterprise LIMS and laboratory IT transformationsBuilt operational foundations that generate high-quality, structured, AI-ready biological dataActed as the delivery bridge between scientific teams, technical teams, and executivesWhile I don’t train models, I work closely with the systems AI depends on: data generation, traceability, pipelines, tooling, infrastructure readiness, and operational scalability. I’m comfortable operating in CTO-office environments where priorities shift quickly and clarity, execution, and communication matter as much as technical depth.I thrive in fast-growing organisations where biology, engineering, and AI collide, and where strong programme management unlocks real scientific and commercial impact.